A comparison of standard occupational therapy versus early enhanced occupation-based therapy in a medical/surgical intensive care unit: study protocol for a single site feasibility trial (EFFORT-ICU)

A comparison of standard occupational therapy versus early enhanced occupation-based therapy in a medical/surgical intensive care unit: study protocol for a single site feasibility trial (EFFORT-ICU)

Abstract Background Admissions to intensive care units (ICUs) are increasing due to an ageing population, and rising incidence of cardiac and respiratory disease. With advances in medical care, more patients are surviving an initial stay in critical care; however, they can experience ongoing health...

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Main Authors: Andrea Rapolthy-Beck, Jennifer Fleming, Merrill Turpin, Kellie Sosnowski, Simone Dullaway, Hayden White
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Critical care
Mechanical ventilation
Rehabilitation
Occupational therapy
Delirium
Cognition
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-021-00795-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-021-00795-2

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